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Shawn Fliszar G’18, the Head Athletic Trainer to the Bears
Fliszar earned his master’s degree in athletic training from ΢ÃÜÆƽâ in 2018 as a member of the first cohort to go through the program, which began accepting applicants in 2016.
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Practical, Real-World Training
Our MSAT program is a two-year, fulltime, professional-practice program. After two years of classroom, laboratory, and clinical education, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam to become a certified athletic trainer
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The PATS Podcast
The PATS podcast had the opportunity to hear from three recent graduates of the AT program at ΢ÃÜÆƽâ. Listen in to hear about their experiences, favorite memories and the times they shared together over the last few years.
23%
job growth thru 2030
3,000+
job openings each year for athletic trainers
$60,000
average salaries for athletic trainers with Master's degree
$85,000
average salaries for athletic trainers with Doctoral degree